Cyber Network Security Engineer

Cyber Network Security Engineer

Job Category: Engineering

Time Type: Full time

Minimum Clearance Required to Start: TS/SCI with Polygraph

Employee Type: Regular

Percentage of Travel Required: Up to 10%

Type of Travel: Continental US

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The Opportunity:
CACI is seeking a Network Security Engineer that will support automating cybersecurity operations, emulating adversary behavior, and improving the defensive postures of our sponsors. You’ll evaluate tools and methodologies, assess adversary intent, develop cybersecurity analytics and other techniques to thwart or detect attacks, develop approaches to automate cybersecurity operations, and engage in research to improve the state of the practice. Travel may be potential in this role as well.

Be part of a department with an expanding range of programs focusing on Cyber Operations, where you get to grow on and between programs with peers who are dedicated to advancing national security. Participate in fun team outings and team building events where you get to engage with your co-workers and expand your career network. We are a fun, engaging environment with a management team focused on growing your career and making you a part of our future. We offer bonus compensation plans that demonstrate you being appreciated for working on the program and being a part of our team. You'll get paid for cyber events and training, such as our Capture the Flag Events, Internal Research and Development opportunities as well as prepaid courses to nationally recognized certification courses to grow your career. You can learn more about our program by accessing the landing page: VORPAL Jobs.

Responsibilities:
• Writing scripts for automation, parsing data sets, and network monitoring (i.e., bash, Perl, Python, etc.) and performing network packet inspection, traffic analysis, performance characterization (i.e., Wireshark, TCPdump, etc.).
• Identification and mitigation of operational risks associated with planned approaches.
• Troubleshoot unexpected issues during tool deployment and operational use.
• Conduct follow-on actions to include log cleaning, privilege escalation, persistence techniques and lateral movement through networks.

• Thoroughly completing documentation and completing daily administrative tasks without supervision.

Qualifications:
Required:
• Active Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, with polygraph.
• 7+ years of cyber security and information security practices and demonstrated proficiency securing complex environments.
• Extensive experience serving in a senior network security engineer position or other relevant cyber security position.
• Familiarity with penetration testing and concepts and tools.
• Competency in software testing and debugging.
• Have advanced networking knowledge.
• Ability to self-manage and self-direct day to day tasks working towards larger goals; able to work with limited oversight and able to work with a dynamic team with varying backgrounds.
• Experience in either the design, implementation, procurement or maintenance of various layers of network infrastructure.
• Understanding of network/cyber security, penetration testing and information security practices.
• Proficiency working in a Linux environment – CentOS, Ubuntu, Debian, Fedora, Solaris, Kali.
• Understanding of Linux network security tools – Metasploit, netcat, nmap, etc.
• Experience using scripting languages for automation, parsing data sets, and network monitoring (Ansible, Terraform, Puppet).
• Scripting languages: bash, Perl, Python, PowerShell, Git.
• Virtualization technologies: VMWare, vSphere, QEMU, Docker.
• Data management interfaces: Splunk, Elasticsearch.
• Experience configuring network devices (e.g., routers, switches, server, firewalls, etc.).
• Experience researching latest security developments and ability to implement security standards in a fast-paced environment.

Desired:
• Certifications: OSCP, OSWE, GXPN, GPEN or equivalent.
• Familiarity with commonly used large-scale service components (webservers, databases, load balancers, caching servers, storage clusters, etc.).
• Database experience, to include writing complex queries and modifying schemas (e.g., Oracle, MySQL).
• Experience performing network packet inspection, traffic analysis

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What You Can Expect:

 

A culture of integrity.

At CACI, we place character and innovation at the center of everything we do. As a valued team member, you’ll be part of a high-performing group dedicated to our customer’s missions and driven by a higher purpose – to ensure the safety of our nation.

 

An environment of trust.

CACI values the unique contributions that every employee brings to our company and our customers - every day. You’ll have the autonomy to take the time you need through a unique flexible time off benefit and have access to robust learning resources to make your ambitions a reality.

A focus on continuous growth.

Together, we will advance our nation's most critical missions, build on our lengthy track record of business success, and find opportunities to break new ground — in your career and in our legacy. 

 

Your potential is limitless. So is ours.

Learn more about CACI here.

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Pay Range: There are a host of factors that can influence final salary including, but not limited to, geographic location, Federal Government contract labor categories and contract wage rates, relevant prior work experience, specific skills and competencies, education, and certifications. Our employees value the flexibility at CACI that allows them to balance quality work and their personal lives. We offer competitive compensation, benefits and learning and development opportunities. Our broad and competitive mix of benefits options is designed to support and protect employees and their families. At CACI, you will receive comprehensive benefits such as; healthcare, wellness, financial, retirement, family support, continuing education, and time off benefits. Learn more here.

The proposed salary range for this position is:

$72,200 - $147,900

CACI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected characteristic.